Experts in law enforcement to kick off new library series

A new Mentor Public Library series will debut Feb. 2, aimed at giving patrons the opportunity to meet interesting and dynamic individuals in their community.

The first program in the series will feature Gregory Truhan, program director of the Criminal Justice Department at Lakeland Community College, and James McBride, the college's former police chief and director of Public Safety.

The two have been working together since last summer on a book about critical issues in campus safety and prevention of mass shootings.

"We will be discussing some of the knowledge we've acquired after more than five years of research into the tragic phenomena now known as 'mass-shootings'," said Truhan, who is also a retired 22-year veteran of the United States Secret Service. "This presentation will be valuable for anyone interested in discussing the preventability of these shootings in all types of settings."

Truhan and McBride will discuss information from the Secret Service's effort to study school shootings in depth as well as make important recommendations regarding ways to improve security and safety.

The "Meet and Greet" program begins at 2 p.m. and registration is required.

The next program in the series is scheduled for June 18 with John Haigh, a former chief steward on Air Force One.

For more information or to register, call 440-255-8811 or log on to www.mentorpl.org.